Swim in clothes? Cool idea !

Swimming in clothes is a valuable skill to learn and a great fun sport to enjoy. In this section we give you tips on swimming strokes, survival, some research about fitness benefits, and finally some games that involve getting wet in clothes.

Lessons should be Fun

Most swimming lessons begin with the basics, like breaststroke and front crawl. Class members just wear normal swim wear. As they progress they may put on more clothes for resistance training. The teacher will demonstrate this so the students learn how to properly swim in clothes.

Survival Swimming

In addition to teaching regular swimming skills most of the better pools now offer survival swimming courses. The lessons involve swimming fully clothed to prepare for any emergencies. Different outfits are used to give a wide variety of experience. The teachers wear similar clothes to the class members so they can demonstrate the effects different clothes have in the water.

Swimming Teachers

Swimming lessons often involve that the teacher joins the class in the pool to show a certain skill. The best way to teach is "Tell-show-try-do". Explain and then show a skill. Next the class tries it out until they can do it. Lead by example.

Uniform

Swimming teachers need to be recognised easily by students and other pool users, so swimming in clothes is part of the teacher's job. They usually wear shorts or lightweight pants and a polo shirt with the pool operator's logo. This quick drying outfit is comfortable on pool side and in the water.